Pocophone F1 vs Redmi K90

The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $300 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 11/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 595,284); the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 57 points (68/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Pocophone F1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 12
Design 72
Value for money 89
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Pocophone F1 better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 57 points higher (68/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (53/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Pocophone F1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

Pocophone F1: The Pocophone F1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Pocophone F1 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 595284 3088357
Geekbench Single 563 3050
Geekbench Multi 2006 9300
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2246x1080 2510x1156
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 182 g 206 g
Price $300 $401
Camera comparison
Pocophone F1
  • Main: 12MP f/1.9
  • Front: 20MP
4
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Pocophone F1
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2246x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Pocophone F1
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Pocophone F1 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Pocophone F1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
11/100
595284 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +80.7%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Pocophone F1 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Pocophone F1
$300
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $101. Pocophone F1 is cheaper by $101.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (53/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (71/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Pocophone F1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 57 points (68/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Redmi K90?

The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Pocophone F1 over the Redmi K90?

The Pocophone F1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.